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Add 42/75 and 84/6

1^st number: 42/75, 2^nd number: 14 0/6

42/75 + 84/6 is 364/25.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 6 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   42/75 = 42 × 2/75 × 2 = 84/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
   84/6 = 84 × 25/6 × 25 = 2100/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   84/150 + 2100/150 = 84 + 2100/150 = 2184/150
5. 2184/150 simplified gives 364/25
6. So, 42/75 + 84/6 = 364/25
   In mixed form: 1414/25

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